Hi everyone, Please see the following sentences. I saw these sentences in a grammar book. Here I couldn't understand the meaning of the words "done for" and "done up". ...
"Remember our neighbour Mrs. Steingart standing in the middle of our living room with her hands on her hips, glaring at mom for not being a good-enough housekeeper and dad for...
Do you want to start it now? Me: Can't I? OR I Can't? ...
Hi, Example: He ran the school marathon with more enthusiasm than his brother ran the inter-state marathon. is this okay or should we put a 'when' after 'than'? Thanks. ...
Can I shorten this first sentence to the second or is it not good? 1) He saw an injured woman on the floor, so he picked her up, put her over his shoulder and carried her down...
Which is correct? I wouldn't mind _______an early night, tonight i'm exhausted. a, to have b. have c. having d. to having ...
A: So much to do and so little time to do it in . -------------------------------------------------- What does " in " mean in this sentence? Does it mean " in time "? Thank...
People say, "There is little time left." = We don't have much time. Is it possible to say, "Little time is left," instead? ...
Larry leaps out from behind the curtain, barges past the intruder, knocking him to the floor, and flees into the kitchen. 1) Does this read well? 2) Are the choices...
Grammatically it doesnt look correct but I want to avoid "internal parts". Is it there a better solution than this? Positivity, hope, inspiration, joy are an internal part ...
Is this sentence correct: "I was so entertained playing cards that I lost track of time."
I've called the police, so I'd advise you to let her go. Do you hear me? Let her go! Is 'advise' formal or fine here?
Miller then gets in the elevator and presses a button. As the doors close , the fans explode in cheers. Does 'as the doors close' seem correct here? Does it mean the fans...
Hello, .. Could you please tell me whether the following is correct? "Being of the academic background he is, he should know individuals could vary significantly in their...
Are these sentence grammatically correct and natural? Please suggest a better one if you think so. 1) When will our conscience prick? 2) When will our dozing conscience arouse...
I don't have the capability in this work. I am not capable of doing this work. Please check these sentences. ...
Hi, Could you please check for me if I am correct in these grammar? No an appointment [ needed / required ]. (Abbreviate, still correct) No an appointment is [ needed...
Hi, Could you please check for me if I am correct in these grammar? No an appointment [ needed / required ]. (Abbreviate, still correct) No an appointment is [ needed...
Is it standard to say: "The machine is remotely controlled ." While at this, and do people ever say: "The machine is remotely commanded ."
I'm glad to share with you videos about common English tenses Present Simple Tense Past Simple TensePast Perfect Tense Present Perfect Continuous TensePresent Continuous TensePast...
In my understanding, "There is a pen on the desk" is more natural than "A pen is on the desk." What about "There is little time left" and "Little time is left"? Is it natural...
Hi, does someone know what kind of accent this guy is using? Is it one accent? Is it a mix of several accents? And in case you're from the UK: How does it sound to you? To...
How do you casually say when you are not able to hear what someone is saying on the phone because there is a lot of static? 1. I cannot hear you clearly. You are "breaking out...
The dictator has been rebuilding the state around himself for so long that it is going to be an absolute nightmare of power vacuum once he is gone.
I know that you're seeing someone. Luke told me. Why haven't you said anything? Is luke told me the natural thing to say and not Luke has told me or something else? ...